The Columbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–AL Combined Statistical Area^[1] is a trading and marketing area made up of six counties in Georgia and two in Alabama. The statistical area includes two metropolitan areas: the Columbus metropolitan area and the Auburn–Opelika metropolitan area. As of 2021, the CSA had a population of 503,709.^[2][3]

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Greater Columbus, Georgia
Combined Statistical Area
Columbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–AL Combined Statistical Area
Skyline of Columbus, Georgia
Columbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–AL CSA   City of Columbus   Fort Moore (fka Fort Benning)   Columbus, GA–AL MSA   Auburn–Opelika, AL MSA   Alexander City, AL μSA
Country	United States
State	Georgia Alabama
Largest city	Columbus, GA
Other cities	- Phenix City, AL  - Auburn, AL  - Opelika, AL  - Tuskegee, AL  - Alexander City, AL
Population  (2016 est.)
• CSA	501,961 (89th)
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	706, 762, 334

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The Combined Statistical Area consists of the:

• Columbus metropolitan area, population 326,491.
• Auburn–Opelika metropolitan area, population 177,218.

The communities (both incorporated and unincorporated) in the combined statistical area are as follows. Bold name indicates the principal cities in the CSA:

In Alabama

In Georgia

Below are some notable shopping centers in the area:

• Columbus Park Crossing (Columbus)
• Peachtree Mall (Columbus)
• The Landings (Columbus)
• The Shoppes at Bradley Park (Columbus)
• TigerTown (Opelika)
• Auburn Mall (Auburn)